Creative DC-CAM 3000Z User Manual

INDEX

Getting Started............................................................................ 1

Contents of Package ........................................................................... 1

System Requirements......................................................................... 1

General Precautions............................................................................ 2

FCC Compliance and Advisory............................................................ 2

Camera Nomenclature ......................................................................... 3

Accessory Set-up................................................................................ 4

Preparing to Take Pictures......................................................... 6

Battery Installation................................................................................6

Turning the Power On.......................................................................... 8

Date and Time Set-Up ......................................................................... 9

Beep Sound Set-Up .......................................................................... 10

LCD Confirm Set-Up.......................................................................... 10

Auto Power Off Settings.................................................................... 11

TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................12

Language Set-Up...............................................................................13

Returning to Default Settings............................................................. 14

Using a Memory Card ........................................................................ 15

Camera Working Mode......................................................................16

T aking Pictures ......................................................................... 17

Previewing a Picture before it is taken...............................................17

Using the Zoom feature..................................................................... 19

Digital Zoom Function........................................................................ 20

Taking a picture..................................................................................20

Changing the Picture Resolution and Quality.....................................22

Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................... 24

Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 25

Changing the ISO Speed .................................................................. 26

Setting the Slow Shutter Mode ..........................................................27

Setting the Flash ................................................................................28

Using the Macro mode.......................................................................28

Setting the Self-Timer........................................................................29

Recording Video images...................................................................30

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...................................... 32

Reviewing Y our Pictures and V ideos....................................... 33

Viewing Pictures ................................................................................33

Replaying the Last Image Quickly .....................................................33

Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail...........................................................34

Zooming the Displayed Image ..........................................................35

Erasing Pictures.................................................................................35

Protecting Pictures against Deletion .................................................38

Running a Slide Show (Auto Play)..................................................... 39

Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card........................... 40

Formatting Memory Card or On board memory ................................41

Setting Your Camera for Printing............................................. 43

Folders and Files...............................................................................43

File Number Reset............................................................................. 44

DPOF Print Settings ..........................................................................45

PRINT Image Matching .....................................................................47

Connecting your camera.......................................................... 48

Viewing Images on a TV Set............................................................. 48

Downloading Images to a Computer.................................................48

About the memory storage you using in this camera ........................51

Installing the Software .............................................................. 52

Downloading Pictures........................................................................ 52

Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE......................................................... 53

Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE.............................................................. 55

Indicator Lamp Reference.................................................................56

Troubleshooting.................................................................................56

Default Setting in Each Camera Working Mode ................................58

Specification...................................................................................... 59

Getting Started

Contents of Package

All of the items shown below are included with your camera.

Getting Started

Camera

Soft case

USB cable

User's Guide

System Requirements

For Windows

Vid eo cable

CD-ROM

Strap

Alkaline batteries

(2 AA-size batt eries)

PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz
Windows 98/98se/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
Minimum 64MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor

* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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General Precautions

n Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way .

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. The
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers.

n Do not fire the flash when it is too close to people or animal’s eyes. It may cause eye

damage especially for children.

n Do not use this camera with wet hand. Keep the camera away from water and other

liquids. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use this camera
in the rain or snow.

n For safety reasons, please keep this camera and accessories out of reach of children

or animals to prevent accidents.

n If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn

power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Take it to your nearest
service center for repair . Never attempt your own maintenance.

FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with Part 15 of the FF Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause a harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet ton a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables

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have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories
elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in
order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

Camera Nomenclature

Front

Back

Self-timer lamp

Operation lamp

Flash

Exposure sensor

Viewfinder

Lens

Microphone

Viewfinder

Flash / U p button

Self-timer / Left button

Replay / Down button

LCD Monitor screen

Macro / Right button

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/ Pause button

/ Pla

/ / Zoom Out button

/ Zoom In button

button

button

Battery cover

Getting Started

Side

Top

DC IN term inal

USB port

Video out term inal

Battery cover

Shutter button

Accessory Set-up

Attaching the Wrist Strap

· Follow illustrations to add the wrist strap.

Power button

Mode dial

NOTE:

When carrying the camera by the strap, please don’t swing the camera on
the strap.

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Using the Soft Case

· Keep the camera in it’s soft case while it is not in use.

· Be sure to insert the camera into the case, with the monitor screen facing
down.

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Battery Installation

There are two ways to supply power to the camera. You can use
batteries (AA Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an
AC adapter (DC3.3V/2.0A).

If using Batteries,

1. Open the battery cover by pushing and sliding into the side.

2. Check inscription on battery chamber for correct negative/
positive installation.

3. Install 2-AA alkaline batteries.

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4. Close battery cover.

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Low Battery Indicator

1. As the battery runs out of power, the “battery low” indicator
shows on the monitor screen.

- Power is running out; change the battery.

NOTE:

· Never use manganese batteries, as they cannot sup-

ply sufficient power to support the camera’s
operations.

· Replace all batteries at the same time to ensure a

properly working camera, never mix old and new
batteries.

· Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan

on using it for more than two weeks.

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If using AC Adaptor ,

· It is normal that the temperature of the camera body
rises after extended use.

· It is suggested to use an AC adaptor for extended
camera use.

1. Plug the adapter into the DC-In jack (DC-IN 3.3V).
Please make sure that you use an AC adapter with the cor­rect specification for the camera (DC3.3V/2.0A).

Turning the Power On

1. Press the POWER button ( ) until the green indicator
begins flashing.

2. It takes about 3 seconds to power on the camera.

NOTE:

· Please be sure to turn off power before connecting or
disconnecting the Adaptor.

· The camera automatically switches over to AC adap­tor powered operation whenever the AC adapter is
plugged into the camera.

· Recommend using the AC adaptor to power the cam­era whenever connected to a computer.

NOTE:

· When you turn on the camera at the first time, you will
be required to set up the date and time of camera.

· If you turn on the power when the working mode are in
SET or PLA YBACK mode, the lens will not extend to
the shooting position.

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Date and Time Set-Up

1. Turn the mode dial toSET mode ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the Date & Time icon ( ) is

3.Then press SET button ( ) to DATE&TIME menu.

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highlighted.

4. Press UP/DOWN ( / ) to adjust the value of your setting.

5. Press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to advance to the next.
Use UP/DOWN button to change the display of date.

A. Y/M/D
B. M/D/Y
C. D/M/Y

6. Press SET button ( ) when the OK( ) is highlighed to com-

plete your setting.

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Beep Sound Set-Up

Y ou may turn on/of f the operating beep sound in at SET mode ( ).

1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the BEEP icon ( ) is
highlighted.

3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select ON/OFF

Note: The default setting is “On”.

LCD Confirm Set-Up

You can view the picture immediately on the LCD screen right after it is taken
by setting the LCD Confirm functionn ( ) in SET mode ( ).

to complete your setting.

1. Set the mode dial to SET ( ).

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2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the LCD CONFIRM is
highlighted.

3. Use RIGHT/LEFT button to select the ON/OFF of LCD CON­FIRM setting.

Auto Power Off Settings

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Y ou may perform auto power of f settings at SET mode ( ).

1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the AUTO POWER OFF icon

( ) is highlighted.

3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select OFF / 1
MIN. / 3MIN. / 5MIN. to complete your setting.

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Note: The default setting is 3 minutes.

1 minute: This camera will automatically turn off monitor screen if there is

3 minutes: This camera will automatically turn off monitor screen if there

5 minutes: This camera will automatically turn off monitor screen if there

Off: This camera will not perform the power saving function.

no operation after one minute Y ou have to push the Power bot­tom in order to turn on the camera again.

is no operation after three minutes. You have to push the
Power bottom in order to turn on the camera again.

is no operation after five minutes. Y ou have to push the Power
bottom in order to turn on the camera again.

When use DC adapter to power on camera, system will ignore the Auto
Power Off setting and not to power off camera automatically.

TV Out Signal Set-Up

This camera can connect directly to a TV set. Please refer to Page 48 of “
Viewing images on a TV set.” It allows you to use the TV screen as your cam­era LCD screen when shooting or replaying images.

The Video outputsignal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate
differient signal systems. The default setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
P AL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.

1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the VIDEO SYSTEM icon

( ) is highlighted.

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3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select NTSC/P AL
to complete your setting.

Language Set-Up

Use this feature to select the language for the LCD screen.
Y ou may perform the language setting at SET mode ( ).

1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the LANGUAGE icon ( )
is highlighted.

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3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select the lan­guage you need.

Returning to Default Settings

Y ou can easily change all the settings you made back to their initail setting.

1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the DEFAULT SETTING

( ) is highlighted.

3. Press RIGHT button ( ) to enter the the setting.

4. T o return to default setting, use RIGHT button to select “YES”.

5. Press SET button to complete the setting.

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Using a Memory Card

Inserting a SD memory card

1. Push forward the battery cover following the arrow direction

2. Y ou will see the card slot next to the battery house.

3. Insert the SD card into the slot in the direction shown illustration.

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on the cover (please refer to page 6).

Removing a SD memory card

1. Press the memory card into the camera and then quickly re­lease it. That will make the card to come partially out of the
camera.

2. Pull the memory card out of the slot.

3. Close the battery/card cover (please refer to page 7).

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Camera Working Mode

You can select the camera’s working mode by using the Mode dial located on the top of the
camera. There are 5 working modes in this camera

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Auto Photo Mode ( )

In this mode, the camera will automatically set the exposure
and white balance according to your shooting environment.

Manual Photo Mode ( )

Y ou can manually set the exposure and white balance before shooting.

Playback Mode ( )

Replay or delete images from the camera memory storage.

Video Mode ( )

Use this mode to record movies.
Y ou can also manually set the white balance before recording the video.

Set Mode ( )

By setting each item on the Set-up menu to your preference, you can customized your
camera.

Note:

Download or display images at computer is at Mass Storage Mode,regardless of dial mode.

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Previewing a Picture before it is taken

Y ou can preview the image on the LCD screen before you take it.

1. Set the Mode dial to Auto ( ) or Manual ( ).

2. Press POWER button ( ) to power on the camera. When
the camera comes is powering ON, the LED indicators next to the

Viewfinder will flash in Green.

3. The live image will automatically show out on the LCD screen with
information display.

Turn off the previewing LCD screen

Y ou can turn on/off the previewing LCD screen by pressing DISP button
( ) at any Mode dial.

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1. Press the DISP button ( ) one time to turn off the information
display (OSD).

2. Press the DISP button ( ) twice to turn off the LCD screen.

Auto Mode

Image Only: Turn of f the information

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OFF Mode: Turn off the LCD screen

Camera will save the LCD display mode (Auto / Image Only / Off) when­ever turn off the camera. When turn the camera on, the LCD display will
refer to the this saved mode.

The power on status of LCD display mode is as followings:

· Auto Show image and OSD.

· Image Only Show image and OSD. After 3 sec., turn off OSD.

· LCD Off Show OSD only for 3 sec, and then turn off LCD.

NOTE:

Y ou can not turn of f the TV Out display but you can change the TV Out
display mode between Auto and Image Only .

Using the Auto Focus Indicator

When recording with the LCD screen, align the Auto Foucs Indicator in
the center of the screen with the subject.

AF Indicator

Turn off the Auto Focus Indicator

Y ou may turn of f the Auto Focus Indicator in SET Mode ( )

1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).

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2. Press the DOWN button ( ) until the FOCUS INDICATOR

( ) is highlighted.

3. Press RIGHT button( ) to select OFF.

4. This setting is completed after you press UP/DOWN button to the
next setting.

Using the Zoom feature

Y ou can zoom in the subject for a telephoto shot, or zoom out for a wide­angle shot.

(AF Indicator if OFF)

Pres s this button to zoom out for a
wide-an gle shot (subjec t appears farther)

P ress this b utto n to zoom in for a
tel ephoto shot (subject appears cl oser)

NOTE:

The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch
the lens protion while it is operating.

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Digital Zoom Function

This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it start to
function when zoom exceeds 3x. Image can be zoomed up the 6 times
which combines the effect of the the optical zoom.

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The upper side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.

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There are two Camera Working Modes for you to take a picture. In the
Auto Mode, all you have to do is to press the shutter button and let the
camera judges the environment conditions for you. In the Manual Mode,
you can manually adjust the exposure and set the white balance based
on different environment condition.

If you don’t insert the SD card into the camera, you can take the pictures
and storage them into the on board memory. If you insert the SD card
into the camera, you can access the SD card only . Y ou can ‘t access the
SD card and the on board memory at the same time.

Taking a Picture in Auto Mode

1. Select the Mode dial to Auto ( ).

2. Press the POWER button ( ) to power on the camera.

3. Press Shutter button half way and align the auto focus mark on the
subject you want to take. When the focus is locked, the auto focus
mark turns into Green and the LED indicator next to the viewfinder
lights in green.

4. T ake a picture by pressing the shutter button further . When it makes a
sound, the image has been taken and will be recorded on the card
or on board memory.

· The Auto Focus Indicator will not appear if the Focus Indicator

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setting is turn off.

· The beep will not sound if the beeper setting is turn off.

5. During recording to the memory card, the LED indicator will flash in

Green. Once the LED indicator stops flashing, the recording has
finished.

NOTE:

· While pressing the shutter button half way down, a “Hand Shak­ing” icon ( ) appears under the auto focus indicator, it may

remind you to hold camera stably. This icon will appear when
capture's shutter speed is longer than 1/40 sec and flash setting
is Off (low light warning). For example, shutter 1/30 sec and Flash
force off.

· While pressing the shutter button half way down, you can also
check if there is proper exposure value subject to your current
light condition for capturing.

· If the focus indicator on the LCD screen turn into green color, it
means the camera has automatically lock the exposure/white
balance and focuses successfully.

· If the focus indicator on LCD screen turn into red color which
means the camera’s auto exposure/white balance/focus is not
ready or your capturing condition is over the camera’s setting.

· Under the above condition, if you still press completely down the
capture button, the picture you took is in risk of over exposure or
too dark.

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Setting the Image Quality and Size in Auto Mode

1. Select the Mode dial to Auto ( ).

2. Press the MENU button ( ).

3. Press UP/DOWN button to set the image quality and size.

4. Press SET button to complete the setting.

Display

Icon

Taking a Picture in Manual Mode

1. Select the Mode dial to Manual( ).

2. Press the POWER button ( ) to power on the camera.

Quality

Fine

Normal
Normal

Resolution
2048 x 1536
2048 x 1536Normal
1600 x 1200Fine
1600 x 1200Normal

1024 x 768

640 x 480

3. The shooting procedures are the same as “T aking a picture in Auto
Mode”.

Changing the Picture Resolution and Quality

Y ou can change the resolution of images you will record in Manual
Mode.

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Change the Picture Resolution:

1. Select the Mode dial to Manual( ).

2. Press MENU button.

3. Use UP/DOWN button to set the resolution of image ( ).

4. Press Menu again to complete the setting or RIGHT/LEFT button to

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the next setting.

After setting the resolution and quality, the following information icons
will appear on the LCD screen.

Display

Icon

Resolution

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1024 x 768

640 x 480

Change the Picture Quality (Compression):

1. Select the Mode dial to Manual( ).

2. Press MENU button.

3. Press RIGHT button and select to COMPRESSION ( ).

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4. Use UP/DOWN button to set the quality of image compression.

5. Press Menu again to complete the setting or RIGHT/LEFT button to
the next setting.

After setting the resolution and quality, the following information icons
will appear on the LCD screen.

Display

Icon

Adjusting the Exposure

You can manually set the exposure value (EV value ) to compen­sate for lighting conditions. This setting is used to obtain better results

when shooting backlighting, indirect indoors lighting or a dark
background.

1. Set the Mode dial to Manual ( ).

2. Press MENU button.

3. Press RIGHT button and select to EXP (+/-) ( ).

Quality

Fine

Normal

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4.Use UP/DOWN button ( / ) to set the exposure value.

5. Press Menu again to complete the setting or RIGHT/LEFT button to

the next setting.

EV V alue: -2.0, -1.7,-1.3,-1.0,-0.7,-0.3,0.0, +0.3,+0.7,

+1.0,+1.3,+1.7,+2.0

Setting the White Balance

Y ou can set the white balance mode to match different type of light source.

1. Set the Mode dial to Manual ( ).

2. Press MENU and select to WHITE BALANCE ( ).

3. Use UP/DOWN button to set the white balance mode.

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4. Press MENU button to complete the setting or RIGHT/LEFT button to

the next setting.

After you manually set the
white balance mode in
"Manual" capturing mode,
the following information
icons will be shown in the
LCD screen.

· AUTO - Normal conditions

(camera adjusts white balance automatically)

· - Outdoor daylight

· - Cloudy

· - TUNGSTEN (Indoors, illuminated by tungsten

lighting)

· - FLUORESCENT (Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent

lighting)

Changing the ISO Speed

Y ou can change the camera’ s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO
value.

1. Set the Mode dial to Manual ( ).

2. Press MENU and select to ISO SETTING ( ).

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3. Use UP/DOWN button to set the ISO value you need.

- Auto: The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed

by different lighting value or subject brightness.

- 100/200/400: In the same lighting condition, the higher ISO value

is, the faster the shutter speed will be.

4. Press MENU button to complete the setting or RIGHT/LEFT button to

the next setting.

Setting the Slow Shutter Mode

The normal shutter speed ranges between 1/2000 to one of a second,
but by setting the slow shutter mode, you can set the slow shutter speed
to 1 sec./2 sec./4 sec/8 sec. mode.

1. Set the Mode dial to Manual ( ).

2. Press MENU and select to SLOW SHUTTER ( ).

After you manually set the ISO
S peed in "Manual" capturing
mode, the IS O value will be
shown in the LCD screen.

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3. Use UP/DOWN button to set the slow shutter speed.

4. Press MENU button to complete the setting or RIGHT/LEFT button to

the next setting.

After you manually set the Slow
Shutter Speed in "Manual"
capturing mode, the shutter
speed will be shown in the LCD
screen when you press t he shutter
button halfway and the subject
is focused.

NOTE:
Recommending to use a tripod to keep the camera steady when you
set the manual capturing mode in slow shutter speed mode.

Setting the Flash

Press the button to select the flash mode.

Mode

: Available
: Not Available

X

Using the Macro mode

Auto

Manual

Video

X
X
X
X

Press the MACRO button ( ) to record subjects at the distance of 10
cm to infinity when at the maximum wide angle setting and at the dis-

tance of 16cm to infinity when at the maximum telephoto setting.

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Mode
Macro

: Available
: Not Available

X

NOTE:

· The distances mentioned above represent the distances from the
camera’s lens surface to the subject.

· Users can change the flash setting to all flash modes (OFF/ON/AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction) by pressing Flash button.

· Enter Macro mode won't change current flash mode setting.

Setting the Self-Timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 2 or
10 seconds upon your setting after you press the shutter button.

Auto

Manual

Video

1. Set Mode dial to Auto ( ) or Manual ( ).

2. Press the Self-Timer button ( ).

Self-Timer Options:

OFF - Turns self-timer off.

- 2 SEC.(Press Self-Timer one time)
Indicates a countdown of two seconds.

- 10 SEC.
Indicates a countdown of ten seconds.

3. Be sure that the (2 sec.) or (10 sec.) appear on the LCD
monitor, then press Shutter button.

4. The Self-Timer lamp will flash in red if capturing with flashlight. If cap­turing without flashlight, the lamp will flash in green.

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To cancel the self-timer function

Press the self-timer ( ) again.

Recording Video images

This camera performs video-recording function.

1.Set the Mode dial to Video ( ).

2. Press the shutter button to start video recording.

This green spot flashes while recording.

Recording length(Sec.)

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3. Press the shutter button again to stop the recording.

4. If storage memory is full, camera will stop the recording automatically.

Adjusting the white balance before recording

Please refer to page 25.

NOTE:

· In Video mode, the resolution is set to 320x240 pixels.

· Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.

· The maximum length of individual video recording will depend
on the memory space. The recording will end automatically when
the storage memory becomes full.

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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Function

EXPOSURE

WHITE

BALANCE

ISO

SLOW SHUTTE R

RESOLUTION

Mode

Exposure Compensation
Valve: -2.0 ~ +2.0

AUTO
DAY LIGHT
CLOUDY

TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT

100/200/400/AUTO
1sec./2sec./4sec./8s ec.

2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200

Auto Manual

X

Video

X

X
X
X
X
X

X

X

XX

X
X

COMPRESSION

Flash

Macro Focus

Self-Timer

Zoom

: Available
: Not Available

X

1024 X 768
640 X 480

FINE
NORMAL

Auto
Red-Eye Reduction

Off
Fill

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X

OPTICAL
ZOOM ONLY

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Viewing Pictures

Y ou can view pictures and images in Playback mode ( ).

1. Select the Mode dial to Playback ( ). The LCD screen displays
the last recorded image.

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2. Use RIGHT/LEFT button ( / ) to view different pictures.

NOTE:

· The image information will not be shown on the LCD screen if

you press DISP button.

· When viewing the video, you can use SET button ( ) to start

the video playing, and use SET button again to pause the video
playing.

· Press RIGHT/LEFT button to stop video playing and move to the

next image.

· When a video has finished palying, it will display the first frame.

Replaying the Last Image Quickly

In each capturing mode ( / / ), you can quickly replay the last
image you just took.

1. Press the DOWN button ( ) to replay the last image.

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If you want to delete this display image, press the SET ( ) button.

Press RIGHT/LEFT button to confirm YES/NO.

2. To return to the capturing mode, please the DOWN button again.

Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail

Y ou can view up to 9 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function ( ).

1. Select Mode dial to Playback mode( ).

2. The LCD screen displays the last recorded image.

3. Press ZOOM OUT button ( ), the thumbnail images will display
on the LCD screen.

4. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had been show­ing at the time the thumbnail mode was selected.

4. In the thumbnail display mode, you can use four-way arrow director
to select the image you want to review.

5. When the selected image is highlighed, pressing the ZOOM IN but-

ton ( ) or SET button to display the image in full screen size.

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Zooming the Displayed Image

When viewing a single image in Playback Mode, you can magnify the image
you selected. The scale of magnification is x1.1 ~ x8.0.

1. Select the Mode dial to Playback mode( ).

2. Magnify the image up to the desired scale of magnification by using

the ZOOM IN button ( ).

3. Press the ZOOM OUT button ( ) to zoom backs the original full
sized image

If an image is magnified,
the scale drawing and
ratio indicator will display
on the left down side of
the LC D screen.

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Slide the magnified image in four ways.

1. Use four-way arrow directors to slide the magnified image.

2. The portion of image you slide to will display on the scale drawing.

NOTE:
To return to the normal size, press MENU button twice or press ZOOM

OUT button ( ) until the image return to the normal size.

Erasing Pictures

Y ou can erase single or all images in Playback mode( ).

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Erasing a Single Image

1. Select Mode dial to Playback mode( ).

2. Press MENU button.

3. Press SET button to enter the “ERASE ONE” menu ( ).

Press MENU button to return to the main menu.

Press Set button ( ) to confirm the erase.

4. Use RIGHT/LEFT button to confirm “YES” deleting this picture

or “NO” cancelling this deleting and returnning to the main menu.

Erasing All Unprotected Images

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1. Select Mode dial to Playback mode( ).

2. Press MENU button and use RIGHT button (
(

).

3. Press SET button to enter ERASE ALL menu.

)to ERASE ALL

4. When it asks for confirmation, using RIGHT/LEFT button ( /

) to confirm “YES” or “NO”.

After you confirm to erase all images, the “NO IMAGE” information will
be display on the LCD screen.

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NOTE:

1. The erased images can not be recovered.

2. “Erase All” can not erase protected images.

Protecting Pictures against Deletion

Protect or unprotect a single image.

1. Select Mode dial to Playback mode( ).

2. Follow “Viewing Pictures” procedure to the pictures you want
protect.

3. Press MENU button and use RIGHT button ( ) to PROTECT

( ) function.

4. Press SET button to enter PROTECT menu.

5. Use Set button ( ) to protect( ) this picture or “MENU” but-

ton to cancel ( ) this protection and return to the main menu.

NOTE:

1. Be sure that the PROTECT icon ( ) appears after your setting.

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2. Use LEFT/RIGHT button to slide the image to the next one.

To remove the protection

When the image is in protection mode, follow the above procedure 1,2,
3 and 4, and then press the SET button again to remove the protection

( ) of the image.

Running a Slide Show (Auto Play)

View your pictures on the camera LCD screen by using the Slide Show (Auto
Play) feature. The pictures appear for a period of 3 seconds.

1. Select the Mode dial to Playback mode ( ).

2. The last picture taken appears on the LCD screen.

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3. Press MENU button and use RIGHT button to “Slide Show“( ).

4. The slide show will automatically run from the fist picture taken af­ter you press the SET button.

NOTE:

1. You may pause the Slide show by pressing the SET button. To play
to slide show, pressing the SET button again.

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2. To stop the slide show and return to the main, please use MENU
button.

3. You can press LEFT/RIGHT button to slide to previous/next image
immediately.

4. The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply.

5. Recommend using AC power for long time slide show.

Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card

Copy single or all images currently in the camera’s built-in flash memory to a
memory card.

1. Select Mode dial to Playback mode ( ).

2. Press MENU button and use RIGHT button to select to “COPY TO

CARD”( ).

3. Press SET button to enter COPY TO CARD menu.

4. Use RIGHT/LEFT button to select “ONE” or “ALL” units to copy.

“ONE” - An single selected image storaged in camera’s built-in flash
memory will be copied to a memory card.
Use RIGHT/LEFT button to select the image you want to copy
to the card.

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“ALL” - All the images storaged in the camera’s built-in flash memory
will be copied to a memory card.
During the copying process, the images will be displayed in
thumbnail mode and copied one by one.

- This starts the copy operation.

NOTE:

1. You can not copy the images from the memory card to the cameras
built-in memory.

2. While "Copy to Card" is in process, it will pause if you press " SET"
or "MENU" button.

3. The file system will create a new folder for images copied from the
internal memory.

Formatting Memory Card or On board memory

1. Select Mode dial toSET mode ( ).

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2. When the “FORMAT” is highlighted, press RIGHT button to enter
“FORMA T” ( ) menu.

3. Use RIGHT/LEFT button to select “YES” or “NO”.

4. Press SET button to confirm your selection.

YES - Formats the memory card.

- This starts the FORMA TTING operation.

- After the memory storage is formatted, the message “NO IM­AGE” appears on the camera LCD screen in Playback ( )
mode.

NO - Cancels formatting operation.

NOTE:

The data deleted by a format operation can not be recovered. Make
sure that you do not need any data currently stored on a memory card
before you format it.

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Setting Your Camera for Printing

Folders and Files

Y our camera automatically created a directory of folders in its on board memory
or on the memory card to store images.

Folders Example:

100D3000

Serial Number

1. The folder number starts from 100.

2. Each holder can hold up to 999 pictures. If a picture is taken when
the folder with max folder number contains a picture file numbered >=
0999, your camera will create a new folder by adding one to the cur-

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rent folder number (for example, if the current folder is “100D3000”,
the new folder will bename “101D3000).

3. The maximum folder number is 999.

4. If the max folder number is 999 and max file number overs 0999,
camera will display the warning message: “File Number Over”.

5. If “File Number Over” happens, you have only 2 methods to clear it:

(i) Format the storage memory directly.

The folder number and the file number will be initialized and
counted from 100 and 0001 respectively.

(ii) Turn on File Number Reset and plug in new memory card.

Folders:

Y our camera automatically assign each picture a file name consisting of “PIC_”
followed by a four-digit number as described below.

File Example: .

PIC_0001 .JPG

Extension File Name
Serial Number
Under Line

1. Each holder can hold up to 100 pictures. If a picture is taken when

the current folder contains a picture file numbered 0100. Y our cam­era will create a new folder and store the new image in the new

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folder.

2. In a new folder, the picture file numbering starts over from 0001.

File Number Reset

Y ou can perform file number reset function in the camera “SET” working mode.

1. T urn the mode dial to SET ( ).

2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the File NO. REST ( ) is
highlighted.

3. Press RIGHT/LEFT button ( / ) to select ON/OFF.

4. Press UP/DOWN button to complete the setting and move to the
next one .

ON - The camera assigns all subsequent file numbers sequentially in
ascending order, starting from the last number used. If a new card in­serted in the camera, the image file number will continue from the last
number used.

OFF - When this option is selected, the camera does not store the last
file number used. When another memory card is inserted or a new folder
is created, the image file number starts from the lowest number available.

If the memory card is formatted, the folder number and the file number
will be initialized and count from 100 and 0001 respectively regardless
of the File No. Reset setting.

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DPOF Print Settings

On your SD card, select with image or images you want to print and how many
copies you want. This is convenient for printing on optional printers with the
DPOF function or at any print service.

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DPOF

SD Card

The letters “DPOF” stand for “ Digital Print Order Format”, which is a
format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital
camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image
should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or
at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance
with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the cards.

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Print Order Setting

1. Select to Mode dial to PLAY mode( ).

2. Use RIGHT/LEFT button to select the image you want to set the print­ing order.

3. Press Menu button.

4. Press RIGHT button to PRINT SETTING.

5. Press SET button to enter the SETTING MODE.

SETTING Modes:

Print Setting: Video (AVI) file is not available for this feature.

In SET ( ) setting mode, press SET button ( ) to confirm the
printing setting ( ) of this displaying picture.

Once this picture is set, the
t ick sign appears in box.

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Setting for the next image

- After setting the first image, use RIGHT/LEFT button to scroll the
imags you want to set.

- Follow the above PRINT SETTING procedure.

Returnning to Main Menu of Playback Mode

- In SET ( ) setting mode, press MENU button ( )to return
( ) to the main menu of Playback mode.

RESET Mode

The Reset feature clears all printing settings.

PRINT Image Matching

Setting Y our Camera for Printing

This camera supports PRINT Image Matching. Images recorded with it include
information about the mode setting, camera setup, etc. When you print an im­age on a printer that supports PRINT Image Matching, the printer reads this
data and adjust the printed image accordingly, so your image come out just the
way you intended when you recorded them. See the documentation that came
with your printer for full details about PRINT Image Matching.

*PRINT Image Matching is a term for the print command that is embedded in
header file fo the image created by Digital Camera. It contains color setting
and image parameter information.
* SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the copyright for PRINT Image Matching.

NOTE:

Will not support PIM feature if without SD card.

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Connecting Your Camera

Connecting your camera

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Images displayed on the camera’s monitor screen can also be displayed on
a television screen.

1. Use the video cable to connect the camera to the TV set as shown.

2. Perform the required operation on the TV to obtain video input

3. Perform normal playback and recording operations on the camera.

NOTE:
The camera LCD screen turns off automatically during video output.

Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode

Your camera supports both NTSC (used in U.S., Japan, and other
countries) and PAL (used in Europe and other areas) video output
signal systems. The video sysetem you should use depend on the
contry of origitn of the equopment you are connecting to the camera’s
VIDEO OUT terminal. Please refer to page 12 to select the video output
signal mode.

Downloading Images to a Computer

There are two ways to download images taken with the camera to a computer.

- Directly from the SD card.

- Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.

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After installing the supplied software, downlaod images automatically
by simply connecting the camera to a computer with the supplied USB
cable.

Downloading Directly from a SD card

1. Eject the SD card from the camera, and inset it into a SD card
reader which is connected to the computer.

If you are using a PC card reader, first insert the SD card into a

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PC card adapter (optional), and then insert the PC card adapter
into the computer’s PC card reader.

2. Double-click the icon of the drive with the SD card.

3. Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the
hard disk.

Connecting the Camera to a Computer via USB Cable

1. Make sure that you install the USB driver that comes on the bundled
CD-ROM first.

2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port
You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making
this connection.
Please refer to your computer manual for information regarding to
the USB port location.

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3. Turn on your camera.
When the connection to the computer is complete, the LCD screen
turns off.

NOTE:

· When you discounnect the USB cable while the camera is on,

the camera will automatically turn off.

· It’s recommended to power the camera from a household power

outlet with the optional AC Adapter.

· If you are in the first time to connect the camera to a PC in

Windows98 operation system via USB cable, the computer will
detect the camera as “ Unknow device” and then automatically
complete the camera installation.

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Connecting Your Camera

4. A “ Removable Disk” will be displayed under “My Computer”.

5. Double-click the “ Removable Disk” and you will see a “ DCIM”
folder.

6. All the images stored on camera are transferred to the “DCIM”
folder.

About the memory storage you using in this camera

On-board Memory

This camera has on board memory. If you do not insert SD card into
the camera, all images taken will be stored in camera on-board
memory. If you insert a SD card into the camera, the images taken
will be stored in the SD card.

Memory Card Data

Images recorded with this camera and other datat are stored on the
memory card using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol.
DCF protocol is designed for image an other data exchange between
digital cameras and other devices.

DCF Protocol

DCF Protocol defines the format for image file datat and the directory
structure for the memory card. If images taken by a DCF camera,
those images can be viewed as well in another manufactuer’s DCF
camera.

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Installing the Software

Installing the Software

Downloading Pictures

Installing Camera Drivers

If operating system is Windows 98/98SE:

- Insert CD into your PC cd-rom drive.

- Program should install automatically .

- Follow on-screen instructions.

NOTE:
If your system requires a manual installation: Click Run, type “(the
CD-ROM drive):/install.exe”, then click OK.

Restarting your computer is recommended.

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Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE

If operating system is Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP:

1. Insert CD into your PC cd-rom drive.

2. Program should install automatically .

3. Follow on-screen instructions.

1. Click the MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE menu on autorun frame.

Installing the Software

2. A Welcome window will be displayed.
Click [Next>] to move to the next step.

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3. The Software License Agreement window will be displayed.

4. Select Destination Location.

If you agree to this, click [YES], the window will then move to the
next step. If you disagree, click [NO] and the install program will
be canceled.

5. Start Copying Files window will displayed.
Click [Next>] to start installation.

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Installing the Software

6. Installation is completed.

NOTE:
If your system requires a manual installation: Click Run, type “(the
CD-ROM drive):/install.exe”, then click OK.

Restarting your computer is recommended.

Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE

1. Click Start> Programs> MGI PhotoSuite 4> MGI PhotoSuite 4.

2. This will open the MGI PhotoSuite software to edit, crop and print
your pictures.

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Reference

Reference

Indicator Lamp Reference

Mode No.

1

Power On (till ready)

Camera Status

LED

Green

ALWAYS

ON

Blinking (UNIT: ms)

ON

OFF

130

130

Video

Playback

Auto Manual

General

REC

Dial Mode Change

2

Mass Storage

3

LCD is OFF Green

4

Charge for Flash (till ready)

1

Video AF Lock (AE/AWB Unlock) Green

2

Video Recording

3

Still AF/AE/AWB Lock

4

Capture Still Imag e

5

Saving Image

6

Self-time Capture ( 10 s ec ., 2sec.)

7

Self-time Captur e 2se c .

8

Self-time Captur e 10s ec .

9

Stand by

Busy Red

With Flash

Without Flash

With Flash

Without Flash

1~4 sec.

5~8 sec.

Green

Green

Red

Green

Red

Green

Green

Green

Red

Green

Self-timer

Self-timer

Self-timer

130

130

130

500

130

130

125

500

250

130

130

130

500

130

130

125

500

250

Erase All

1

PLAY

Slide Show (Reading Image)

2

Copy to Card (Copying)

3

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Action

Power does not turn on.

9~10 sec.

Self-timer

Green

Green

Green

- Batteries are loading in wrong
dirction.

- Batteries are dead.

- The battery cover is open.

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125

130

130

130

130

130

130

- Reload batteries in the correct
direction.

- Replace the new batteries.

- Make sure the battery cover is
closed security.

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Problem Cause Action

Reference

Image is not recorded when
the shutter release button is
pressed.

The camera does not shoot.

Images are blurry or unfoc us e d.

- The mode dial is set to
Playback mode.

- Flash is in charge.

- Memory is full.

- The model dial is set to
Playback mode.

- The flash is charging.

- Memory is full.

- The SD card is nor formatted
correctly.

- File number over.

- The cameraw a s mov ing
when you took imag es.

- The subject was out of the
range over which the camera
can focu s.

- Turn your mode dial to Auto
mode or Manual mode.

- Wait until the flash charging
finishes

- Delete images you no longer
need.

- Turn the mode dial to Auto
mode, Manual mode or Video
mode.

- Wait until the flash charges.

- Insert a new SD card.

- Delete images you no longer
need.

- Format the card correctly .

- The card may be defective.

- Set "File NO.Re set " to be on.
Than insert a new memory
card or format the current
memory.

- Hold the camera steady when

shooting.

- Be sure that there is at least

80cm between the c amer a
lens and the subject.

- Use the macro mode to shoot

close-ups images at a
distance of 20cm.

- When shooting dist ance

subjects, use the camera to
Normal/Infini t y focus mode.

Recorded images are not
saved in memory

Images are nor displayed.

The flash doesn't fire .

Image not showing on TV.

Cannot transfer images after
connecting to a compu te r with
USB cable.

Camera power down before
the save operation is
complete.

A memory card with non-DCF
images recorded with another
camera is loaded in the
camera.

The flash mode is set to Off.

- There is a problem with the
camera-TV connection.

- Incorrect video system
setting.

- USB driver is not installed.

- Camera is turned off.

If the low-battery indicator
appears on t h e camera LCD
screen, replace batteries with a
full set of new ones.

This camera can not display
non-DCF images.

Set the flash to any other mode
except Off.

- Please use the attached vi deo

cable to connect the camera
to the TV correctly.

- Set the video system to the

appropriatedsetting, NTSC or
P AL for your TV

- Install the USB driver before

you connect the camera to a
PC.

- Turn on the cam era.

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Reference

Default Setting in Each Camera Working Mode

DescriptionsWorking Mode Default

Playback Image Information Disp Mode Basic
Auto Photo Mode Quality/Size 2048x1536/Normal

Flash Force Off
PreView Disp Mode Display Image and Information

Manual Photo Mode

Video Recording Mode

Setup Mode

Size
Quality

Flash

White Balance
ISO Speed
PreView Disp Mode Display Image and Information
White Balance

PreView Disp Mode
Beep
Date Style

2048x1536
Normal

Force Off

0.0Exposure Compesation
AUTO
AUTO

AUTO

Display Image and In formation
ON

YMD
Focus Indicator
Auto Power Off
LCD Confirm
TV Out
Language
File No. Rest ON

ON

3 Min.

ON

NTSC

ENGLISH

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Specification

Sensor 3.2 Mega Pixel CCD

Lens F 2.66 ~ 4.92
Built-In Viewfinder Optical Viewfinder
Focus Range Normal: 50cm ~ Infinity

Macro: (W)10cm ~ Infinity / (T) 16cm ~ Infinity
Sensitivity Auto, 100,200,400
LCD Display 1.5” Color TFT LCD panel
Still Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Video Resolution 320x240
Still Image Quality Fine: 5X compression rate

Normal: 10X compression rate
Exposure Meter Center-weighted average, Multi-pattern TTL AE

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Exposure Control Auto & Manual
Exposure Compensation -2EV to +2EV (-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3,0.0,

+0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0)
Shutter Control Mechanical Shutter

With CCD variable electronic shutter

Shutter Speed 1/2000~~8 sec.
Digital Zoom Preview Mode: up to 2X continuous

Playback Mode: up to 8X scollable
Image File Format EXIF 2.1 compatible format (JPEG Compression) DCF

compatible. Support DPOF, PIM
White Balance Auto/Manual (5 modes in manual selection: day

light/ cloudy/ tungsten/fluorescent/black & white)
Picture Storage On-board flash memory: 16MB

External: SD memory card
Microphone Built-In
Sound Feedback Buzzer
Communication Interface USB 1.1
Self-Timer 2 steps, 2/10 sec. with Beep sound
Playback Mode Single/ 9 Thumbnail pictures
Video Out Yes, NTSC/PAL
Power Supply 2xAA batteries

DC Input: +3.3V DC adapter
Dimension Camera body: 107x63x36.4 mm
Weight Camera body without battery: 160g

* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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